Uthmeier now says it’s unconstitutional to ban nondangerous felons from possessing firearms

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 939

Last Updated: 4 days, 16 hours ago

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Under Florida law, convicted felons are banned from possessing firearms, but Attorney General James Uthmeier is now contending that the law is unconstitutional when it relates to convicted felons who are considered “nondangerous” and have not committed a violent crime.

That opinion — never previously offered by a Florida attorney general — is being lavishly praised by Second Amendment advocates.

“We at Florida Gun Rights completely agree with Attorney General Uthmeier’s …

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